Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a blue door.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a patterned rug.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden ceiling, and a window with a view of the outside.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a red door.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Minden, LA
  • Place, Academy Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Minden Public Library
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Webster Parish Library
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Minden

Located in Minden, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Academy Park and Stewart Park, while Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum and Germantown Colony Museum are cultural highlights.
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Minden, LA

What's nearby

  • Academy Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Minden Public Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Webster Parish Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stewart Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Minden City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cotton's Fried Chicken - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smokin J's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$1,304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply Southern Cottage's Cottage on Fort located?

Located in the heart of Minden, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Academy Park, Stewart Park and Webster Parish Library. Minden Public Library and Webster Parish Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly attentive host, very quiet and comfortable property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is so cute, perfectly appointed, and close to Main Street. We had so much fun visiting family. We can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cutest little house! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the home was beautiful, love the extra touch of robes in the closets or bathrooms. The coffee bar with the wall water spot was on point!! The old vibe of decor was lovely & really like the glass ivy pots on the wall!! Cutest!! Great home to stay at with lots of room!! Will definitely remember in the future!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

Property was very clean and I had an excellent overall stay. The host was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Aww thank you Rikkia! We hope you come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect for my out of town family. We will be booking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was so cute! Loved staying in Minden and enjoyed downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Perfect for the occasion and just completely charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful visit!

The house was perfect for our group. We got to relax and visit with each other and with family members who live nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a phenomenal stay and truly thankful for the opportunity to stay in such a charming home. All pictures do not do this home justice. The spaces for each room are much larger than they appear in photos. We highly recommend staying here and encourage all to enjoy the quai t shops and restaurants downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Awww thank you!!! we hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Cozy Stay

Lovely home in a good location to all that Minden offers. Comfy beds to get a good nights sleep. The state of the art kitchen is a cooks dream.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute & quaint property. Sara was really responsive & communicative. The neighborhood is centralized to everything & Ray chose to my family’s home. We will definitely rent again. Not a complaint, just be aware there are no fans in the home so if you are hot natured you may need to bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house

Very nice house with easy access to the surrounding area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

charming house in a charming town

Such a beautiful home and neighborhood! I wish our trip was longer so we could stay in that house a couple more days. Sara treated us very well!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wondwerful stay

Our accommodations were outstanding. The cottage was ready for us to check in on time. Sara was good to work with. I'd recommend this property going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We fell in love with the house. Everything was great with enough room for sleeping. Beds were excellent and kitchen was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

Oh my goodness ! The home is absolutely adorable! So glad we were able to stay here! Sarah was quick to respond and was a wonderful host! Would 100% stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem of Minden

Charming cottage that is clean and renovated beautifully. We stayed there overnight and enjoyed our stay. And added bonus was the fully fenced in yard and family games. This was probably the best VRBO we’ve stayed at and we’ve stayed at quite a few! Host was also very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Oh my goodness. Thank you so much for this kind review! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful four bedroom cottage tucked into a lovely quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay so much. The decor was delightful and it was very well appointed with everything we needed. It was so comfortable and clean that we didn’t want to leave! We hope to be back in the Minden area again in the future and will look forward to another stay in the Cottage on Fort. Thanks for creating the perfect cozy home away from home, Sara!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back again

Our 2nd stay. Awesome cottage and stay! Wonderful comfy cottage that works out so very well. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Fantastic and beautiful property. Just returned home from staying here with family including my 4yr old. The house is spacious, safe, beautiful, cozy, clean. We had a blast making memories. The back porch and yard were wonderful too especially for older kids. Thank you Sara.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend!

Loved the warm, personal details of the cottage. So welcoming! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book Club Retreat

We decided to do a book club retreat here, and it was perfect! The house is so warm and clean and cozy. Sara is a great host! It was a perfect spot for all of us to gather, make drinks, eat food, and read but also have our space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had the best time. The house was perfect! We attended my nephews wedding. The house had enough beds and was simply cozy for all of us!! The house was located close to my parents so we were able to visit but come back to the house. We had a great time and will definitely look into one of your other houses when we come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So comfortable and convenient

The cottage was perfect for our surprise trip to Minden. The covered parking up next to house was great. All the beds are super comfortable. With 5 adults staying for 4 nights, we all had plenty of space to spread out. Will definitely book the cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
So grateful for you Peggy! Please come again another time! ❤️❤️
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